J. Brian Ternan Named President of Anthem Blue Cross

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May 21, 2015

​Anthem Blue Cross announced today that J. Brian
Ternan has been named president of Anthem Blue Cross, and will oversee the
company’s commercial operations in California.

“Brian is a unique talent, and we’re thrilled to have him
lead our California team,” said Pam Kehaly, president of Anthem’s west region
and specialty business. “As our industry transforms into one where consumers
are making more purchasing decisions, Brian’s experience and market insights
will be invaluable in leading our California efforts.”

Ternan has more than 25 years of health plan experience.
He has held senior leadership positions with financial responsibilities at
Aetna and also led West Region sales at UnitedHealthcare and Mercer.

He most recently served as Aetna’s western region
president, where he oversaw the group, individual, Medicare and public and
labor lines of business. During his nine-year tenure at Aetna, Ternan also
served as president of Aetna’s Southern California market, west region national
accounts and vice president of Southern California national accounts.

“Anthem has a strong history, brand and team, and the
fact that they’re the No. 1 choice for Californians on Covered California
proves that,” said Ternan. “It’s an honor to be asked to lead this team, and I
look forward to finding even better ways for Anthem to serve our 8.5 million
California members.”

Ternan replaces Mark Morgan, who left the company in
April. Steve Melody will continue to lead Anthem’s Medi-Cal plan.

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